r/painting
4.6M members
r/painting is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The community frequently discusses painting, struggling, acrylic, hate, and title, and they frequently recommend/review paints, brushes, and brush, and the most common flair used is just sharing , opinions needed, brutal critique , c.c.w., and discussion .
Since 2008, r/painting has been home to artists who care about the craft. From first studies to finished works, this is where technique is refined, ideas are challenged, and painting continues to evolve. Great art is shaped through curiosity, practice, and conversation.
Popular Topics in r/painting
#1
Painting
47 posts
#2
Struggling
28 posts
#3
Acrylic
22 posts
#4
Hate
9 posts
#5
Title
8 posts
#6
Looking For A Painting
6 posts
#7
Feedback
6 posts
#8
Oil
5 posts
#9
Looking For A Title
4 posts
#10
Color
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/painting
Flair Used in r/painting
#1
Just Sharing
: "when the sunflowers bloom"
75 posts
#2
Opinions Needed
: "I think I should’ve painted it on a bigger canvas."
6 posts
#3
Brutal Critique
: "Within by Sasha Q, Oil painting from 2026"
6 posts
#4
C.C.W.
: "Mama bear watching over her kids"
3 posts
#5
Discussion
: "PAID project - Looking for watercolor artist to illustrate a novelette, 1970's vintage realistic style"
1 post
Member Growth in r/painting
Yearly
+196k members(4.5%)
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Last updated: September 19, 2026